We went to this resort in Batangas last March 12, 2011 -- the day after a tsunami hit Japan. Because of the scare, there were few people staying at the resort. This is only a day trip.
We parked our car at the main land also owned by the resort. In order to get to the place, we rode a boat for a 10-minute travel. As we pass many islands and rock formations, we can feel the peacefulness of the area.
The resort is basic. They do have a complete set of diving equipment to rent. The main attraction is their protective corals. Food is good but not fantastic. Lunch was served in buffet style: four viands and fruits. Mid-afternoon snack is only banana fritter.
Sea water is clear and clean. The shore is very rocky and not child-friendly. Don't expect to build a sand castle here. Please prepare protective gloves and aqua shoes to avoid scratches from sharp rocks. We had our introduction to diving, and I can say the diving site is very good for first-time divers. The front of the resort is also a good place to snorkel. The beautiful corals and colorful fishes can be seen right at the shore, so newbie divers simply walk from the shore down to the deep. You can see the wide-range corals in the first 30 feet, so people who is having difficulty equalizing in higher depth need not go deeper to get a fantastic view of the corals and fishes.
This place is good for sunset photography. We stayed until 6:30 PM.
Overall, this resort is good for diving. But if you are looking for a sandy white/beige beach, try the other side of Batangas along Laiya.
I would like to commend Mr. James Omac, our dive master, for the nice experience, and for instilling the awareness to take care of our environment.
For details, check the resort website.
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| The place where we get on the boat. |
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| Our short boat ride going to the resort. |
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| One of the islands we passed by |
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| The view of the resort upon arrival |
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| Be careful when walking at the rocky shore of the resort |
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| The cottages of the resort |
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| Preparing to dive. At the background, the resort provides enough rinsing stations with adequate water pressure. |
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| Lunch time - - buffet serving |
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| The resort have friendly dogs. Notably, their 2 white dogs are very tame and intelligent. |
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| One of the dog's name is Bogart (I forgot who among the white dogs is Bogart). They are so obedient that they are willing to join us even for a dip while we snorkel. |
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| Master diver James Onac giving pointers before we submerge |
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| The shallow part of the shore to start our dive |
Here are some of the shots taken underwater...
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| If you are lucky enough, you can get a glimpse of the turtles nearby. |
